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BJ16 LFZ

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,440 mi
Last recorded170,440 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 LFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 170,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 170,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 161,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s side repeater cover missing

Pass 18 Aug 2023 132,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 132,470 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 122,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 108,107 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,804 miles

both rear tyres ;low

fronr brake pads low

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BJ16 LFZ is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ16 LFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ16 LFZ registered?

BJ16 LFZ is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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